2006 Fiat Croma vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Croma and 2006 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Croma weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Because 2006 Suzuki Forenza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Croma | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Croma | Forenza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |